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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1929-10-14 453 M I N U T E S. > Monday Uct l4th, 1929 Pursuant to adjournment of October 7th, the Council was called. to order at 7: 30 P M. Councilmen present: Conrad,Butcher ,Mitchell ,Harris. Absent Bowen. On motion by Harris seconded by Butcher, Councilman Conrad was appointed chairman .-pro-tem. Chairman Conrad appointed Councilman Mitchell to act on the Finance Committee. Minutes The Clerk read the minutes of the Council for September 3rd and October 7th and on motion by Butcher seconded- by Harris same were approved as read. Dr H K Sutherland addressed the Council relative to the mosquito nuisance. Dr Sutherland informed the Council that the area proposed. to be treated extended from Seal Beach to Balboa, Mosquitoes inclusive and from the Ocean to a distance of approximately 5 mileVinland. That this area had an assessed valuation of about $40 ,000,000.00 and that the amount necessary to carry on the work would be about tlO,000 per year or an i.ncrea,se of about 3 cents per .g100 valuation. That the proper pvocedure would be in accordance with State laws which require petitions signed by 1011110 of the property to be affected and. by the City Councilmen of the various municipalities ' included in the district. The Chair appointed Councilmen Harris , Butcher and Mitchell as a committee to investigate and report at next meeting. The Music and. Promotion Committee reported favorable in ` the matter, off' employing a musical director , and on motion by Band Butcher seconded by Harris , r)ut and carried )Yr James E Son was appointed at a salary of .150 per month commencing October lst , 1929 and to serve at the pleasure of the Council , also an amount not to exceed 1150 was allowed for the purchase of music. The request of the Chief of Police for a tl.Rro hour parking Two hour limit to be placed on the first two blocks of Main Street and on parking limit ',Valnut avenue from 3rd. to 5th Street way referred to the Council as a. Committee of the whole to investigate and. report at next meeting. Engineer Rosson reported that the laps fox resurfacing 17th & Main 17th street and Main Street was progressing, . recommended re-paving that the Huntington Beach Water Company be regi.tes'ted to renew its water line along 17th Street from the subway to Palm Avenue before the repaving job is started. The City Clerk was directed to write the Water Company to that effect. Attorney Blodget was asked to look up the law and. report back at next meeting. Widening Engineer Rosson submitted a report to the effect that the Main St. , parking in Main Street from l4th St to the City limits be re- duced five feet on each side. ' In the matter of Pier repairs , Mr Rosson informed the Council that Engineer Berry had adked for and received permission to be Pier absent from Oct 7th to 28th and that a report would be ready im- media.tely after his return. The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Judge, City Monthly reports Engineer , Chief of Police, Health Officer, Clerk and Treasurer , and on motion by Mitchell seconded by Harris same were accepted and ordered filed. On motion by Mitchell seconded by Butcher -the following Licenses applications for license were approved and ordered. issued.. Griffin & Cryder , Pool Hall , 203 Main St. C C Rudd., Dance Hall , Odd Fellows Hall Triangle Paint Shop, 5th & Main G IV Boll.man, Lunch Room, 416 Ocean Ave. , C S Gibbons , Bakery, 112 Plain St. J 4_ Gene Belshe The Clerk read an application from Gene Belshe former life guard asking to be placed in the employ of the fire department. No action was . taken. Base Ball The application of D 0 Stewart for .$50 to help defray expenses of base ball was approve&,and ordered paid. Attorney Blodget made a verbal report of the meeting of the Telephone Rail road Commission with citizens at New Westminister. His Exchange opinion being that all the citizens desired was good. telephone service and. that- only a few were in favor of a separate exchange. Deizands On motion by Butcher seconded. by Harris demands numbered 1875 to 2001 were approved and ordered paid.. A request signed by Jas E Son and `?I H Gallienne asking for Band 8250 to help defray expense of band. for Armistice day was referred to Butcher , Harris and. Blod.get with power to act. Oh mdtton by Butcher seconded by Harris the Council adjourned until Yonday October 29th, 7: 30 PM. City Clerk an6 ex-officio Clerk of the City Council . President of the r 1 pro-tem , ATTE City Clerk. �S'